As early as in II BC, the Romans settled on the Ligurian lands that has been colonised four centuries earlier by the Phoceans who founded the city of Massalia, Marseille. They developed winegrowing in the region and created the Provincia Romana: Provence.
Presentation
Presentation
The Terroir included in the production area belongs to the natural region of the "limestone Provence", which is strictly delimited within twenty-eight villages that surround Brignoles. The altitude (350 m average, 500 m for the highest plots) as well as the massifs of Sainte-Baume to the west, Bessillons to the north and Barres de Cuers to the south that protect from maritime influences means that the Coteaux Varois en Provence enjoy a more continental climate.
Vallon des Cigales is the result of the exacting blending carried out by our own teams based on some of the best vats from our partner winegrowers. A wine that rhymes with art de vivre and sharing.
Vallon des Cigales is the result of the exacting blending carried out by our own teams based on some of the best vats from our partner winegrowers. A wine that rhymes with art de vivre and sharing.
Terroir
Nature of the soils: clay limestone.
Winemaking
The grapes are picked early in the morning so as to press the fruit directly after picking. This is followed by low-temperature clarification then fermentation using yeasts selected for their high thiol yield.
Varietals
Grenache noir : 60%
Cinsault : 35%
Syrah : 5%
Cinsault : 35%
Syrah : 5%
Specifications
Residual Sugar : < 3 g/l
Advice
Serving
Ideal serving temperature: from 10°C to 12°C.
Tasting
Limpid, brilliant pink colour. Nose revealing aromas of white flowers (honeysuckle) and pit fruits (peach). Rich, potent and fresh mouthfeel, offering remarkable flavour persistence. Its silky smooth structure confers a pleasant long-lasting finish.
